If you're anything like us, you probably live in flip-flops on summer weekends. But wearing this kind of shoe can up your chance of getting skin cancer on your feet, according to medical experts at Loyola University Medical Center in Illinois. "Most skin cancers occur on the parts of the body that are repeatedly exposed to the sun," Rebecca Tung, MD, director of the dermatology division at the center explained in a press release, as reported on USNews.com. And flip-flops leave the tops of your feet and your toes dangerously exposed the the sun's rays, she added.

Tung also identified another item of clothing that could be setting you up for skin cancer: baseball hats. Even though the brim offers some protection to your face, it doesn't cover your ears, a spot where Tung said the potential for skin cancer is especially real.

If you're not willing to give up your flops, just make sure you lather up your feet with SPF. And remember that throwing on a baseball cap doesn't mean you can forgo the lotion since the brim doesn't protect your ears or even all of your face. To help you choose the best kind of sunscreen, we break down the FDA's new guidelines for sunscreen here. And may we suggest trading in your baseball hat for one of these super cute, ear-covering beach hats?